Patala - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Patala is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Balimi and around 60 km from Dhenkanal. Patala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patala is 403014. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Patala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patala

According to the 2011 Census, Patala village had a total population of 2,003 people, including 1,020 males and 983 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.15%, with male literacy at 83.86% and female literacy at 64.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 631.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Patala

Patala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Patala

Patala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Patala is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Patala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Patala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Patala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Patala village are given below:

FAQs about Patala